Episode 275-Shakespeare-ish

This episode, we move into game 2 of the Semiquincentennial Tournament as the gang celebrates the country's 250th birthday with Leigh's Central time zone quiz. Will they rise to the occasion or will the pressure crack them like the Liberty Bell. 

Happy Birthday, America. She's 250 years old but barely looks 100. Leigh has decided to help us celebrate by creating a patriotic tournament for the gang. And episode one will honor the Eastern Time Zone. Who will emerge waving o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ... Show More

In this episode, Blake from the Up To Par Podcast joins us to face a quiz developed by Ross. This time around, he's doing another awesome alliterative answers quality quiz. Can our gorgeous gang of perplexed podcasters face the facts or will they get gotten by the insane inquirie ... Show More

We think to ourselves, what a wonderful...all the world's a stage! Our contestants keep the momentum and rhythm going in this battle of wits! Shakespeare stops by with a rap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join Greg Jenner in 16th century England to meet the bard himself, one of England's greatest writers, William Shakespeare. How did he go from the son of a glove maker in Stratford Upon Avon to a famed theatre owner, actor and writer in London? What was life really like in a Shake ... Show More

No single writer has shaped the way we speak and think more than William Shakespeare. Whether we’re being cruel to be kind, wearing our hearts on our sleeves, or spotting the green eye’d monster — it’s almost impossible to use the English language without quoting him. But who was ... Show More

Experience the legendary works of the Bard with William Shakespeare Collection, featuring masterful narrations of his most famous plays and sonnets. From the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet to the political intrigue of Julius Caesar, these works showcase the depth and brilliance ... Show More

Many historians believe William Shakespeare is the greatest playwright who ever lived. Many don’t—citing theories of theft to explain his library of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Experience the legendary works of the Bard with William Shakespeare Collection, featuring masterful narrations of his most famous plays and sonnets. From the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet to the political intrigue of Julius Caesar, these works showcase the depth and brilliance ... Show More

William Shakespeare is one of history’s most famous names – but how much do we really know about the man himself? And how did his family, education and marriage shape his works and influence his worldview? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Dr Paul Edmondson charts Shakespeare’s story, ... Show More

William Shakespeare is the most famous writer in the English language. He lived more than 400 years ago, but people still read his poetry and plays today. Christy VanArragon and Colin Lowther look at Shakespeare’s life.